The Courtesy Flush

By Arman ZaidiComedy Comedy Interviews

The Courtesy Flush episodes

February 18 Every Pretty Much It Video Ever
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/gFZvW9ZZh-c
*A Pretty Much It Parody*

⁠ @PrettyMuchIt

Eric Striffler: ⁠ @ArmanZaidi
Mike Peterson: ⁠ @Adhemz
Jake Baldino: ⁠ @RealRobertFrancis
Jillian Striffler: Brittany Mills
Jacob Shao: Paul Christian Dela Cruz
Miles Bon: ⁠ @kianalbandi
Friend 1: ⁠ @kylemkeller
Friend 2: ⁠ @JellyMelodies
Friend 3: Monica Jones

PRETTY MUCH IT CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:13 - PMI Trinity | Friday Show
1:08 - Commentary Tracks
2:00 - Van Life
2:20 - Patreon Updates
2:38 - Chest Hair

https://www.youtube.com/PrettyMuchIt

https://www.youtube.com/striffleric

a parody of Eric Striffler from ⁠ @PrettyMuchIt & ⁠ @striffleric

*inspired by*

https://youtu.be/WgmPz_IbK0M?si=thtkZKfNHgBdM0pY

https://youtu.be/f6uJEhCwr_I?si=C8g3lVUqnaM3Bg8v

https://youtu.be/S2coLfDKYM8?si=htmiAYTcN84PKCfY

https://youtu.be/3Hkk2xMgJi8?si=u3FLWrNkyaCsAZVQ

https://www.patreon.com/prettymuchit

#PrettyMuchIt #EricStriffler #ArmanZaidi | #Comedy #Parody
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Directed by: Arman Zaidi

Written by: Arman Zaidi

Edited by: Arman Zaidi

Shot by: Arman Zaidi, Kia Nalbandi, Brittany Mills, & Kyle Keller

https://www.patreon.com/armanzaidi

*connect with me*

https://instagram.com/armanzdi

https://twitter.com/armanzdi

https://www.tiktok.com/@armanzdi
3 min
February 18 Every Smosh Video Ever
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/wWfgWt6YJOc
*A Smosh Parody* + FOOD BATTLE 2023⁠

@smosh
Anthony Padilla: ⁠ @Thechrisbarnett
Ian Hecox: ⁠ @ArmanZaidi
Mustache Time: ⁠ @kylemkeller
Brian Rasmussen: ⁠ @kianalbandi
Cop: ⁠ @actorbasil

SMOSH CHAPTERS
0:00 - Shut Up!
0:05 - Micro Skit
0:31 - Pokemon Theme Song
0:54 - Assassin's Creed Song
1:08 - Mortal Kombat Theme Song
1:41 - Food Battle 2023
3:20 - Why I Left Smosh
4:12 - We Bought Smosh
5:17 - Picture Recreation

https://www.youtube.com/smosh

https://www.youtube.com/anthonypadilla

https://www.youtube.com/ianh

a parody of Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox from ⁠ @smosh & ⁠ @SmoshAlike

*inspired by*
https://youtu.be/Om3yOnDOHNY?si=t_5J7CEUxcA-Hsy3

https://youtu.be/QinQAhMxHtg?si=5Dih6zE_5o3460Cd

https://youtu.be/2lFfF5XLsCQ?si=BsWmJnQ13JrCnu7J

https://youtu.be/12PWq22E9CQ?si=cDb3L4TdskM12yXd

https://youtu.be/UMf40daefsI?si=4kBsHbyJtaTVnpv-

https://youtu.be/R8Qtft2lAfU?si=Qexpl4glXb0CX63m

https://youtu.be/GvIf5icusHw?si=ZYAvMW0wmZC_k0gf

https://youtu.be/VJn-wvKmD5k?si=VSCDg2BkSLZhY2UY

https://youtu.be/DwsZggwPRKc?si=WOFRHaQ-ZGuy-E-L

https://youtu.be/OhLeDrMYY4k?si=XK8KSXALLYK3P7sp

#Smosh #ArmanZaidi #TheChrisBarnett #AnthonyPadilla #IanHecox #FoodBattle #FoodBattle2023 | #Comedy #Parody
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Directed by: Arman Zaidi

Written by: Arman Zaidi

Edited by: Arman Zaidi

Shot by: Kyle Keller & Josh Quintero

https://www.patreon.com/armanzaidi

*connect with me*

https://instagram.com/armanzdi

https://twitter.com/armanzdi

https://www.tiktok.com/@armanzdi
6 min
February 18 Every Jake and Amir Video Ever
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/v7XFJW0NKVk*A Jake and Amir Parody*

@JakeandAmir

Jake Hurwitz: @kylemkeller
Amir Blumenfeld: @ArmanZaidi

JAKE AND AMIR CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:04 - Jake and Amir: Rogan University
1:11 - Jake and Amir: Who’s Mad?
2:10 - Jake and Amir: Twitter
2:40 - Jake and Amir: Febreze
3:29 - Jake and Amir: NPC
4:41 - Outro

https://www.youtube.com/@JakeandAmir

https://www.youtube.com/@Headgum

a parody of Jake and Amir from @Headgum & @dropout

*inspired by*

https://youtu.be/egqpE4QaSjk?si=FYbpCA8_W1xAencZ

https://youtu.be/-te7l4MZp5U?si=ISiGj3IkuqIDwSW_

#JakeandAmir #ArmanZaidi #AmirBlumenfeld #JakeHurwitz | #Comedy #Parody
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Directed by: Arman Zaidi & Kyle Keller

Written by: Arman Zaidi & Kyle Keller

Edited by: Arman Zaidi & Kyle Keller

Shot by: Arman Zaidi & Kyle Keller

https://www.patreon.com/armanzaidi

*connect with me*

https://instagram.com/armanzdi

https://twitter.com/armanzdi

https://www.tiktok.com/@armanzdi
6 min
July 21, 2023 How He Produced a Billion Views for Social Media
56. Weston Smith is a producer for Room2041, a production company specializing in content creation and has amassed billions of views over the years. Room1041 produces for creators like @AdamW , @HannahStocking , & @topperguild . Weston is also a member of @heyboysongs . We cover all these topics and how he got to this position when pursuing a marketing degree in college. (WS26)

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/d5Hn-dbaMtU

Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - How Did He Get Into Producing?
8:54 - Billions of Views | AdamW | 1600 Vine
12:52 - Social Media Brand Deals
13:57 - Starring in Videos
15:00 - Learning Production
16:17 - Taylor Sheridan
18:20 - Weston Creating Content?
21:09 - Music on Stage
23:25 - Family Reactions
25:43 - Woody Harrelson | Content & Mainstream Media
28:20 - HeyBoy Tours? | Jack of All Trades
30:20 - Topper Guild Production
34:16 - Online Personas | Creator Economy
36:12 - 1600 Vine | Viner Migration
40:32 - Jesse | Room1041
45:32 - Creator Contacts
46:24 - Massive Creators vs Mainstream TV
48:28 - DVD’s & Disc Trays
49:40 - Strikes | SAG & WGA
50:56 - Christopher Nolan
53:30 - Barbenhiemer & Mission: Impossible
54:44 - Talking to Celebrities
57:15 - Favorite Movies of All Time
1:01:50 - Artificial Intelligence | Mission: Impossible
1:06:00 - Entertainment
1:11:01 - Outro
1 hr 12 min
July 07, 2023 How He Got a Grandpa 500,000 Subscribers
55. Karve is a digital philanthoprist who finds underground content creators and provides them a spotlight to which they get showered with love and fame. (CC17)

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/l0rJq0-mHzg

Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:25 - Why Does He Do This?
1:53 - @airrack Filming Experience
2:17 - VidCon Recap | Creator Economy
7:58 - How Does He Discover Underground Creators? | Grandpa Story
11:47 - Interacting With Streamers
13:34 - People Asking For Shoutouts
14:57 - How We Met | Trust With Community
18:45 - The Importance of Reddit
23:04 - Thanks & Appreciation
24:04 - No Face Cam
27:19 - First YouTube Video
28:18 - Creator Economy | Social Media with Friends & Family
31:11 - Inspirations
32:57 - Online Groups & How He Makes The Videos
36:16 - Snapchat | Monetization | Shorts | Vine
44:47 - Kick Streaming
47:42 - Building an Empire | Content Eras
53:04 - Goals
56:20 - Outro
58 min
June 23, 2023 How Moving to LA Changed His Life
54. [LIVE] Interview with Trace Johnson | @TraceJohnson
*SUBSCRIBE* | @armanzaidi
Socials: *@armanzdi*
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
02:10 - Experience with Creator Now
03:18 - Move to Los Angeles
05:55 - Difficulties in Settling Into LA as a Content Creator
09:33 - Who Inspired You to Move to LA and Start Making Content?
12:30 - That Guy Who Asked Logan Paul for a Job
14:03 - What Kind of Content Do You Want to Make?
17:44 - YouTube Live Is Untapped
21:54 - Short Form Content on YouTube
25:47 - Answering to Comments in Chat
29:07 - YouTube Journey of Airrack and Ludwig
32:18 - Getting Paid as a Content Creators on YouTube
34:07 - YouTubers Creating Brands
36:14 - Shooting Vlogs in Tennessee
37:56 - What Tool Do You Edit On?
41:24 - Creator Support: Meeting the Biggest YouTubers
44:28 - About Creator Support Crew
47:03 - Creator Now Community: Flying on a Helicopter for Free
48:32 - Roasting and Echo Chamber
51:04 - Joining Creator Space and Why It's Legit Now
53:19 - Is Mr. Beast Evil?
55:34 - Remembering When I Started My YouTube Channel
58:24 - "It's Scary Doing What We Do..."
1:02:15 - Everyone Is Supportive of YouTuber
1:05:58 - What Is the Biggest Thing Holding You Back?
1:11:09 - Do You Want to Live in LA Forever?
1:14:08 - YouTube Poll: Knew Me In-Person vs Found Me on YouTube
1:15:41 - Clip or Video That Went Crazy
1:18:47 - 4 Digits to 5 Digits Subscribers: Enjoy the Process
1:22:14 - Dream Video You Want to Make?
1:23:07 - Making Vlogs Like Danny Duncan
1:26:59 - Growing YouTube and Instagram
1:29:36 - Famous Sounding Names
1:33:08 - YouTube Channel Names
1:36:08 - Shoes with "Sub to YouTube" and Free Promo on Merch
1:39:01 - Axel Thesleff - Bad Karma
1:42:57 - Bryce Hall Rebrands
1:45:01 - Watching Older Videos and Next Mr. Beast
1:48:34 - Do You Want to Get Big and Have a Team?
1:50:37 - How Much Mr. Beast Makes & About Fidias
1:52:00 - @JoshKreuger
1:54:33 - Favorite Smaller Creator Right Now
1:58:17 - Hitting 100K on YouTube
2:01:42 - YouTube Live Inception
2:03:00 - Do You Read Books at All?
2:03:56 - How Many Videos Have You Made in Your Life?
2:07:13 - Book I Am Reading Right Now?
2:11:18 - Are You Addicted to Your Phone?
2:13:41 - Cool Skills
2:15:39 - Outro
#Live #Podcast #ArmanZaidi #ai
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2 hr 18 min
June 01, 2023 How Ilias Anwar Shook Up The Entertainment Industry
53. Ilias is a YouTuber, CEO, and Founder who I sit down and pick his brain about his app Tapped, TCC Entertainment, creator economy, and sports. (IA24)

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/GdnAlzb4VnA

Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Ilias Origins
1:42 - Tapped App
9:45 - How We Met | David Dobrik
11:45 - TCC Entertainment
15:00 - Creator Economy
16:00 - Ilias's Content
18:24 - Business Acumen With Creating
19:00 - Don't Chase Bigger Creators
22:22 - Be Your Own Person
25:03 - The Social Network | Chip On Shoulder
27:07 - Growing Up With The Internet | YouTube Eras
31:23 - Representation is Everything
36:02 - Connecting With Creators
37:25 - New York Business Deals
42:44 - Artificial Intelligence
52:29 - Ilias Roasts Me
54:00 - Snapchat Spotlight | Creator Economy
56:19 - Sports Debates
1:03:54 - Outro
1 hr 5 min
March 10, 2023 How Kia Nalbandi Mastered the Viral Video
52. Kia Nalbandi is a YouTuber, podcaster, and TikToker. In this episode we discuss his origins in Claremont and boarding school to navigating the LA lifestyle with newfound success in the creator economy. (KN23)
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/2WiVaw9SX_o
No Script by Kia Nalbandi: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVafQd0dMUkIz1rLMjoUFeeBddRvI5MX3
Chapters 0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Boarding School Experience
10:08 - How Did Kia Transition to YouTube?
14:46 - Creator Economy
18:48 - Panini Press
21:51 - Sober
23:34 - LA Culture Shock
28:51 - How Does It Feel Hitting 1 Million Subscribers
32:37 - Generating Ideas
35:33 - Inspirations
36:58 - Universal Language
38:54 - Tesla Wrap | MrBeast
42:42 - Seeing Insanity In Hollywood
52:49 - Desensitized to YouTube Virality
55:14 - Ralph Barbosa vs George Lopez
57:20 - Beef / Drama
58:52 - Hometown Reactions
1:02:27 - Streaming | TikTok
1:06:24 - Family Support
1:11:09 - Kia's Reality Show
1:14:32 - Crazy Numbers | Content Skills
1:21:11 - Outro
1 hr 24 min
January 31, 2023 How He Stole $10,000 from Airrack
51. Jared Hathaway is a YouTuber, podcaster, and athlete. In this episode we discuss how he obtained $10,000 from Airrack. (JH21)
YouTube VIDEO : https://youtu.be/Xge7DnxEuCM
#creatornow @airrack @armanzaidi #Podcast
Chapters 0:00 - Intro 1:07 - How We Met | Airrack’s Pizza Party 8:13 - Creator Now | Mack, Tyler, Eric 11:21 - Getting 10k from Airrack 28:00 - Yes Theory 28:38 - Colin and Samir 37:45 - Track Stories 55:21 - Connections and Networking 1:00:00 - Album Release 1:01:58 - Outro

1 hr 4 min
December 07, 2022 How Chris Van Vliet Became Hollywood's BEST Reporter
50. Chris Van Vliet is a 4x Emmy Award Winner, Host of the "Insights" podcast, and Hollywood's best reporter. In this episode we get a career/life retrospective with Chris. TAKE BIG SWINGS! (CVV39)
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/bYnREMvdW5I
0:00 - Intro
1:53 - Was CVV Always Outgoing?
4:10 - Does He Ever Get Nervous?
6:18 - Vague Goals Get Vague Results
6:57 - Building Connections With Guests | Dwayne Johnson
8:43 - Leslie Mann & Dakota Johnson
12:10 - Anne Hathaway | Forward Young Man
15:01 - Legendary & Viral Moments | Take Big Swings
16:49 - First "Pinch Me" Moment
18:10 - Did CVV Know He Would End Up In Entertainment?
20:30 - Transition from Traditional TV to Online
22:23 - The Process of Press Junkets
25:52 - Finding Great Questions
28:57 - Questions CVV Wished He Asked
29:52 - Reporter Rivalries
31:00 - Off Camera Moments
32:57 - Exclusive Stories | GOTCHA! Reporting
34:56 - The Power of Social Media
36:18 - Getting Guests on Podcasts
38:15 - LA | Working in Different Environments
41:09 - Family Influence
42:25 - Being Involved in Controversy
44:07 - Visiting LA vs Living in LA
47:39 - Socks
50:02 - YouTube | Airrack & MrBeast
52:11 - How Does Someone Be Like CVV?
55:14 - Wrestling | The Rock
58:11 - Fishing | WOO! Tungsten
1:00:35 - CVV Community | Time Capsule
1:05:15 - Delusions of LA
1:07:53 - Back to the Future
1:09:28 - How Does CVV's Team Look Like?
1:13:07 - Hair | Blumaan
1:14:40 - Tom Cruise
1:16:31 - Outer Space | Christopher Nolan | Tenet
1:18:54 - 3 Things CVV is Grateful For
1:21:49 - Take Big Swings
1:23:41 - Outro
1 hr 25 min

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